Drunkard: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ
drunkard
[ หdrสลkษrd ]
person who drinks alcohol in excess
A drunkard is a person who frequently and excessively drinks alcohol, often to the point of being intoxicated. This behavior is often associated with addiction and can have negative effects on the person's health, relationships, and overall well-being. Drunkards may struggle with controlling their alcohol consumption and may require intervention or support to address their drinking habits.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The drunkard stumbled out of the bar after a night of heavy drinking.
- She knew her father was a drunkard and worried about his health.
- His reputation as a drunkard made it difficult for him to find a job.
- Despite his status as a drunkard, he refused to seek help for his addiction.
- The village had a reputation for having several drunkards among its residents.
Translations
Translations of the word "drunkard" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bรชbado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฌเฅ (Sharabi)
๐ฉ๐ช Trinker
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemabuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟ'ัะฝะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ pijak
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใฃๆใ (yopparai)
๐ซ๐ท ivrogne
๐ช๐ธ borracho
๐น๐ท sarhoล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฃผ์ ๋ฑ ์ด (suljujeongbaengi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณููุฑ (sakkir)
๐จ๐ฟ opilec
๐ธ๐ฐ opilec
๐จ๐ณ ้ๆฑ (zuรฌhร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ pijanec
๐ฎ๐ธ drykkjumaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐัะบาฏะฝะตะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ (loti)
๐ฆ๐ฟ iรงki dรผลkรผnรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ borracho
Word origin
The word 'drunkard' dates back to the 16th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'drunkard', which in turn comes from the Old English 'druncen', meaning 'drunk'. The term has been used historically to describe individuals who habitually consume alcohol to excess. Throughout history, societies have grappled with issues related to alcohol abuse and addiction, with 'drunkard' being a commonly used term to label such individuals. The word carries negative connotations and is often associated with social stigma and health concerns.
See also: drunken.